The American Program Bureau's Christianity speakers personify the religion's teachings of good works and love toward one another. These charismatic speakers relate how their faith has helped them achieve tremendous personal and professional success, and enabled them to lead happy, secure lives.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
A Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu served as South Africa's voice of conscience during its long struggle against apartheid, soothing the spirits and rallying the hearts of his people as head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As a highly regarded and inspirational keynote speaker, he continues to ...
Janine Turner
Actress Janine Turner is a highly acclaimed public speaker. Her most recent projects include "The Janine Turner Radio Show – Hear the Thunder!" and Constituting America, a foundation devoted to educating American citizens and students about the United States Constitution. An avid reader and writer with a passion for ...
Michael Eric Dyson
Named by Essence magazine as one of the 50 most inspiring African Americans, Dyson is one of the nation's most renowned public intellectuals, revitalizing the role with the fervor of an ordained Baptist minister. Called "a street fighter in a suit and tie," he takes on the toughest and most controversial issues of ...
Ronnie Milsap
An incredible storyteller, Milsap tells his inspirational story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing his life in song, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart, whatever their abilities may be, and to find their place in ...
Kirk Franklin
A top artist in contemporary Gospel music, and the first Gospel artist to ever go platinum, Franklin has transformed and transcended the genre. Throughout his success, he never lost sight of his faith, remaining a devout Christian, and he continues to lead a youth outreach program. He shares his views on faith in ...
Martha Williamson
Williamson is a 20-year entertainment industry veteran who was Executive Producer and Head Writer for Touched by an Angel. Both personally and professionally, her deeply held spiritual beliefs have guided her through trials and tribulations on her own path towards success, service to others, and her faith. Not ...
George Foreman
A boxing legend, ordained minister, successful entrepreneur, celebrity speaker and larger than life persona, Foreman credits a good part of his success to his spirituality and God being behind the scenes in every stage of his life. He explores his spiritual transformation from the darkest moments of his life to finally ...
Blair Underwood
A charismatic and versatile actor, Blair Underwood has found success acting in television, on stage, and on the big screen. His success has been driven by the underlying belief that, in order to achieve longevity in the acting business, you must diversify yourself and become as flexible as possible.
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
The first female Lt. Governor of Maryland, Kennedy Townsend has carried the Kennedy legacy in serving the people of our nation. With faith and religion consistently crossing over into the political realm, she has written Failing America’s Faithful: How Today’s Churches are Mixing God with Politics and Losing Their ...
Lou Gossett Jr.
As one of the most sought after veteran actors, Oscar winner Gossett has reached the heights of success. His unique talent for portraying powerful and charismatic characters has charmed audiences worldwide. As Founder of the Eracism Foundation, he is dedicated to fighting racism, ignorance, and social apathy.
James Carroll
James Carroll was assigned by the Paulist Fathers and Richard Cardinal Cushing to Boston University where he served as Catholic Chaplain from 1969 to 1974. During those years he published numerous books on religious subjects, and a weekly column in the National Catholic Reporter, earning awards from the Catholic Press ...
Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Vashti Murphy McKenzie has made history as the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and in her current role as the first female president of the church's Council of Bishops, the executive branch responsible for its operation worldwide.
Robert Blair Kaiser
Robert Blair Kaiser is an American author and journalist, best known for his writings on the Catholic Church. Throughout the Second Vatican Council, Kaiser was Time magazine's reporter in Rome, and the preeminent reporter on the Council in the English-speaking world.
Will Miller
A psychotherapist, ordained minister, and pop culture analyst, Dr. Miller addresses the fast-paced, ever-changing modern American culture and the resulting stress present in many areas of our lives. Delivering a unique message of what it takes to achieve life balance and fulfillment, he engages and inspires audiences by ...
Patrick Buchanan
A senior advisor to three Presidents: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan, and author of The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization, Buchanan is one of the most recognized conservative voices in politics today.
Bay Buchanan
Former US Treasurer, political commentator for CNN, and veteran of six presidential campaigns, Buchanan gets inside politics and the election with her well-informed, fair perspective. As an author, she takes the most controversial presidential candidate to task in her unapologetically partisan book The Extreme Makeover ...
Rose Mapendo
Rose Mapendo, a survivor of the Congolese genocide, is a global activist for peace and reconciliation. A victim no more, she is a true hero, an incredible survivor, and an inspiration to us all who proves that - even in the face of violence, loss, and extreme hardship - courage and strength can be enough to save your life. ...
Lucille O'Neal
She's the mother of one of the greatest athletes ever, but Lucille O'Neal is much more than just "Shaq's mom." A powerful motivator & moving speaker, she wrote Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go.
Roland Martin
A nationally syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate, Martin is the author of Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith, Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America, and The First: President Barack Obama's Road to the White House. Furthering his two passions, journalism and ...
Natalie Cole
An eight-time Grammy winner, Cole has led a remarkable life, relying on the power of friends, family, and faith to become a true survivor. With honesty, grace, and humor, she shares her personal journey and the lessons she learned, advising us to make the right choices for a better life.
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